放 fàng
put / release / let go
放 (fàng) means "put / release / let go" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 放
放心
fàngxīn
to set one's mind at rest / to be at ease
放轻松
fàng qīngsōng
to relax
盐
yán
salt
糖
táng
sugar
鸽子
gēzi
pigeon / dove
口袋
kǒudài
暑假
shǔjià
summer vacation
春节
Chūn Jié
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
危险
wēixiǎn
danger; dangerous
平安
píng'ān
safe and sound
终于
zhōngyú
finally / at last
声音
shēngyīn
sound / voice
Frequently asked questions
What does 放 (fàng) mean in Chinese?
放 (fàng) means "put / release / let go" in Chinese. 放 (fàng) means "put / release / let go" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 放 in a sentence?
Use 放 (fàng) the way you would use "put / release / let go" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 放?
Common words that pair with 放 include 放心, 放轻松. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 放 (fàng) and 拿 (ná)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 放 means "put / release / let go"; 拿 means "take / hold / bring". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 放 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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